Learning Disabilities – Factors, Types, Symptoms and Remedies

Introduction Definition of Learning Disabilities by American Psychological Association (APA). – “A condition with a neurological basis, marked by substantial deficits in acquiring certain scholastic or academic skills. Particularly those Read More …

Learning Styles

Introduction Learning styles are characteristic strengths and preferences of the learners for responding to the stimuli in the environment and processing the information. It is a behavioral pattern development for Read More …

Brain Imaging Techniques : CT Scan, MRI, fMRI, PET Scan

Introduction Broadly speaking, we all agree that mental health and physical health are interlinked. There is increased incidence in those having chronic medical illnesses to have mental illness. Similarly mentally Read More …

Metacognition – Concept, Characteristics, Knowledge and Skills

Introduction The American Psychological Association defines Metacognition as – “awareness of one’s own cognitive processes, often involving a conscious attempt to control them.” The term refers to the knowledge about Read More …

Consciousness – Definition, Nature, Functions & Theories

Introduction We cannot underestimate the importance of the brain in our everyday lives. The brain has physical properties that are in a constant state of flux. Consciousness is an important Read More …

Cognitive Psychology – Explaining Cognitive Phenomena

Introduction Cognitive Phenomena – All forms of knowing and awareness, such as perceiving, conceiving, remembering, reasoning, judging, imagining, and problem solving. It is one of the traditionally identified components of Read More …

Writing – Advances in Cognitive Psychology

Introduction Writing is a cognitive task that is both difficult and time consuming. Important component of peoples occupation. 30% time in writing.(kelloge,1989). Relatively new in research Comparing Speaking and Writing Read More …

Reading- Advances in Cognitive Psychology

Reading is a challenging cognitive task that differs from understanding spoken language in several respect. Reading involves perception, language, memory, thinking, and intelligence (Adams, 1990,1999; Garrod & Daneman, 2003; Smith, Read More …

Goal Setting Process in Counseling

Introduction to Goal Setting in Counseling According to APA. Goal Setting is – “a process that establishes specific, time-based behavior targets that are measurable, achievable, and realistic.“ Counseling goals emphasize Read More …

Development of Counselor Counselee Relationship

Introduction The process of counseling is dynamic in nature. The effectiveness of the Process of Counseling ultimately depends upon the Development of Counselor Counselee Relationship. Hence, it is one of Read More …

Approaches to Counseling- Part 2 (RET, Transactional Analysis, Behavioral, Reality)

Introduction In this article, we will be dealing with theoretical Approaches to Counseling. Biswalo (1996) defines counseling as a process of helping an individual to accept and to use information and advice so that he/she can Read More …

Approaches to Counseling-Part 1 (Psychodynamic, Adlerian, Person Centered Therapy)

Introduction In this article, we will be dealing with theoretical Approaches to Counseling. Including Psycho-dynamic, Adlerian, Person Centered Therapy, Gestalt and Existential Approach. Biswalo (1996) defines counseling as a process of helping an Read More …